Vegetation Mngmt Assistant

Overview

Vegetation Management Assistant – Mower Operator (Open Spaces) – Wangaratta, VIC

Permanent Full Time | Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM | $65,884 per annum + super

Responsibilities

• Maintaining large and small public lawns using ride-on mowers and horticultural equipment
• Sticking to mowing schedules and managing daily workloads effectively
• Safely operating and maintaining a variety of plant equipment and vehicles
• Applying herbicides and slashing roadside vegetation
• Responding to customer service requests in a friendly, professional manner

Essential

• Experience with front-deck and zero-turn mowers, tractors, and relevant implements
• A valid Victorian Driver's Licence
• The ability to work independently and take initiative
• Solid general horticultural knowledge

Desirable

• Victorian MR Truck Licence
• Traffic Management Certificate
• Herbicide Spraying Licence
• Level II First Aid Certificate

Why work for Rural City of Wangaratta?

• An inclusive, supportive, and nurturing work environment
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to support your career growth
• Corporate benefits such as flu injections and discounted gym memberships
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellbeing support

For more information and to view the position description, visit the official website at wangaratta.vic.gov.au. For enquiries contact Glen Miller, Acting Horticulture Coordinator at g.miller@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

Applications close at 3:00 PM on Monday, 22 September 2025. The right candidate may be appointed earlier.

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child-safe and equal-opportunity employer. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. Roles that work with children require referees who can comment on experience working with children. All roles require a valid Working with Children Check and a National Criminal History Check.

How to submit

• Your current contact details
• A cover letter outlining why you have applied
• A current resume with at least two referees
• Copies of any relevant qualifications or licences

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